Now 10 days with Buster and he is adjusting well to our new routine. He's even chased after rabbits. It makes me happy to see him doing what he was breed for. He's also eager to meet other dogs so perhaps his previous home had some. I took him to the dog park so he could socialize there. Lefty was always very shy and not playful. Buster likes to play chase and bark a lot. Hounds are not herding dogs but he certainly exhibits some of that behavior.
My concern around the number of stairs to go in the backyard was valid despite assurances otherwise. He is reluctant to go down the stairs so I've been taking home out via the front yard often which only has 2 steps. One of those steps was in poor condition however. Buster was the catalyst that finally convinced me to have the concrete walkway replaced. The first of several overdue home maintenance projects to come this summer.
My concern around the number of stairs to go in the backyard was valid despite assurances otherwise. He is reluctant to go down the stairs so I've been taking home out via the front yard often which only has 2 steps. One of those steps was in poor condition however. Buster was the catalyst that finally convinced me to have the concrete walkway replaced. The first of several overdue home maintenance projects to come this summer.